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U.S. Govt. Apps Bundled Russian Code With Ties to Mobile Malware Developer

Krebs on Security

area — as the company had represented — but was instead operated from Novosibirsk, Russia. area — as the company had represented — but was instead operated from Novosibirsk, Russia. the company’s employees are located in Novosibirsk, Russia. Pushwoosh says it is a U.S.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Here, then, is a comprehensive look at ransomware, what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you become one of its unfortunate victims.

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This Is What Happens When Context Is Lost.

John Battelle's Searchblog

Facebook and Google’s advertising infrastructure is one of humanity’s most marvelous creations. It’s also one of its most terrifying, because, in truth, pretty much no one really understands how it works. So how did the world’s most valuable and ubiquitous companies get here, and what can be done about it?

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This Is What Happens When Context Is Lost.

John Battelle's Searchblog

Facebook and Google’s advertising infrastructure is one of humanity’s most marvelous creations. It’s also one of its most terrifying, because, in truth, pretty much no one really understands how it works. So how did the world’s most valuable and ubiquitous companies get here, and what can be done about it?

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This Is What Happens When Context Is Lost.

John Battelle's Searchblog

Facebook and Google’s advertising infrastructure is one of humanity’s most marvelous creations. It’s also one of its most terrifying, because, in truth, pretty much no one really understands how it works. So how did the world’s most valuable and ubiquitous companies get here, and what can be done about it?

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The CyberWire Daily Podcast EP. 389 With Guest Speaker David Brumley

ForAllSecure

Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. The claims are found in marketing pitches for an enhanced version of NSO Group's Pegasus tool. BGR says the price tag for Pegasus is in the range of millions of dollars. This 20 minute podcast is available for listening below.

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The CyberWire Daily Podcast EP. 389 With Guest Speaker David Brumley

ForAllSecure

Dave Bittner: [00:00:03] A contractor for Russia's FSB security agency was apparently breached. The claims are found in marketing pitches for an enhanced version of NSO Group's Pegasus tool. BGR says the price tag for Pegasus is in the range of millions of dollars. This 20 minute podcast is available for listening below.

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